Craftsman INCREDI.PULL 316.79204.0 Operator's Manual page 7

ADJUSTING TRIMMING LINE LENGTH
The cutting head allows the release of trimming line without stopping the
engine. To release more line, lightly tap the cutting attachment on the ground
(Fig. 10) while operating the trimmer at high speed.
NOTE: Always keep the trimming line fully
extended. Line release becomes
more difficult as the cutting line
becomes shorter.
Each time the head is bumped, about 1 inch
(25.4 mm) of trimming line is released. A
blade in the cutting attachment shield will cut
the line to the proper length if excess line is
released.
For best results, tap the cutting head on bare
Fig. 1O
ground or hard soil. If line release is attempted in tall grass, the engine may
stall. Always keep the trimming line fully extended. Line release becomes
more difficult as the cutting line becomes shorter.
NOTE: Do not rest the cutting head on the ground while the unit is
running.
Some line breakage will occur from:
• Entanglement with foreign matter
Normal line fatigue
Attempting to cut thick, stalky weeds
Forcing the line into objects such as walls or fence posts
TiPS FOR BEST TRIMMING RESULTS
Keep the cutting attachment parallel to the ground.
Do not force the cutting attachment. Allow the tip of the line to do the
cutting, especially along walls. Cutting with more than the tip will reduce
cutting efficiency and may overload the engine.
Cut grass over 8 inches (200 mm) by working from top to bottom in small
increments to avoid premature line wear or engine drag.
Slowly move the trimmer into and out of the cutting area at the desired
height. Move either in a forward-backward or side-to-side motion. Cutting
shorter lengths produces the best results.
Trim only when grass and weeds are dry.
• The cutting head and shield are designed to allow the unit to cut in either
direction, from right to left or left to right.
• The life of the cutting line is dependent upon:
Proper adherence of explained trimming techniques
- What vegetation is cut
- Where vegetation is cut
For example, the line will wear faster when trimming against a foundation
wall as opposed to trimming around a tree. \
DECORATIVE TRIMMING
Decorative trimming is accomplished by
removing all vegetation around trees, posts,
fences and more.
Rotate the whole unit so that the cutting
attachment is at a 30 ° angle to the ground
(Fig. 11).
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Fig. 11
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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_ ARNING: To prevent serious injuw, never perform maintenance
or repairs with unit running. Always service and repair a cool unit.
Perform these required maintenance procedures at the frequency stated in
the table. These procedures should also be a part of any seasonal tune-up.
NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or skills. If
unsure about these procedures take the unit to Sears or other qualified
service dealer. Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® for more information.
NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices
and system may be performed by a Sears or other qualified service
dealer. Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® for more information.
FREQUENCY MAINTENANCE REQUIRED SEE
Before starting Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel p. 5
engine
Every 10 hours Clean and re-oil air filter p. 8
Every 25 hours Check spark plug condition and gap p. 9
RAPID REWIND
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CUTTING HEAD LINE iNSTALLATION
Only use 0.095 in. (2.41 ram) replacement line. Other line width may make the
engine overheat or fail. Cutting
NOTE: There may be a need to Arrow Head Knob
remove the old line prior
to installing new line. If
so, please refer to
Removing the old fine or
obstructions.
1. Align the arrows on the cutting
head knob with the outer
spool eyelets, if they are not
Eyelet
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already. (Fig. 12)
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2. Using 10.5 ft. (3.2 m) of 0.095 Fig. 12
in. (2.41 mm) replacement line
pushanendofthelinethrough--_ _
one of the eyelets until it
protrudes through the opposite
side. Continue pushing or
pulling the line until the line is
evenly distributed, so
approximately 5 ft. (1.5 m) is
visible from both sides of the
cutting head.(Fig. 13)
3. Hold the cutting head knob and
turn the cutting head clockwise Fig. 13
to wind the line around the
inner reel until 5 in. (12.7 cm) is
protruding from each side of
the cutting head.(Fig. 14)
NOTE: If winding the line from a
large spool, push
approximately 5 ft. (1.5 m)
of line through the cutting
head to the other side. Tab
Turn the cutting head to
wind the line in. When the
line winds to a distance of Fig. 14
5 in. from the head, cut the line on the spool side 5 inches from the
head.
4. Start the unit and bump the cutting head on the ground until the desired
cutting length is achieved.
REMOVING THE OLD LINE OR OBSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: There should only be a
need to remove the
bump cap if there is an
obstruction or jammed
line preventing either
new line installation or
line advancement.
1. Firmly press in on the tabs that
are on each side of the cutting
head. (Fig. 15)
NOTE: It may be easier to press
in and then up on one
tab at a time.
2. Detach the bump cap either
by letting it pop off, or a
slight wiggle of the cap may
be required to pull it off the
outer spool (Fig. 15)
3. Remove any old line from the
inner reel or obstructions
from the outer spool. (Fig. 16)
4. Place the inner reel back into the
outer spool (Fig. 15).
5. Reattach the bump cap by
aligning the tabs of the bump
cap with the tab lock
windows of the outer spool
and press down firmly until
both tabs snap back into
place. (Fig. 17)
To install new line, please refer to
the Rapid Rewind Cutting Head
Line Installation section.
Bump Cap _ / Spring
Inner
Reel ---_-___
Cutting
Head Knob
Outer
_----I__
Spool
.,_ Gearbox
Fig. 15
Fig. 16
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Fig. 17